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Avalanche
Avalanche

Avalanche

Six million tons of icy terror!

Genres

ActionAdventureDrama

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After an avalanche of snow crashes into their ski resort, a holiday at a winter wonderland turns into a game of survival for a group of vacationers.

Others

Budget

$6500000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

3.6/10

Release Date

29 September 1978

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

David Shelby

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow

Caroline Brace

Robert Forster

Robert Forster

Nick Thorne

Jeanette Nolan

Jeanette Nolan

Florence Shelby

Rick Moses

Rick Moses

Bruce Scott

Steve Franken

Steve Franken

Henry McDade

Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Mark Elliott

Cathey Paine

Cathey Paine

Tina Elliott

Jerry Douglas

Jerry Douglas

Phil Prentiss

Antony Carbone

Antony Carbone

Leo the Coach

Peggy Browne

Peggy Browne

Annette River

Pat Egan

Pat Egan

Cathy Jordan

Joby Baker

Joby Baker

TV Director

X Brands

X Brands

Marty Brenner

Cindy Luedke

Cindy Luedke

Susan Maxwell

John Cathey

John Cathey

Ed the Pilot

Angelo Lamonea

Angelo Lamonea

Bruce's Coach

Jessica Biscardi

Jessica Biscardi

Skier (uncredited)

Damon Charles

Damon Charles

Jimmy the Forest Ranger (uncredited)

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